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Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James

Lakers just got another painful reminder that LeBron leaving is a real possibility

Jordanna Clark

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May 18, 2026

LeBron James might force the Lakers into wasting another full season

Colin Keane

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May 18, 2026

Biggest LeBron James question hanging over Lakers is only growing louder

Jordanna Clark

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May 18, 2026

Latest Jalen Duren free agency reality has Lakers fans feeling frustrated

Colin Keane

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May 18, 2026

Dec 19, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) reacts after a dunk against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Lakers must keep an eagle eye on Conference Finals if they hope to ace free agency

Maxwell Ogden

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May 18, 2026

Dec 23, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (5) reacts against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Lakers' path to replacing Deandre Ayton is littered with red flags

Maxwell Ogden

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May 18, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James.

NBA combine provided LeBron James intel that Lakers fans are smiling about

Colin Keane

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May 18, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward Lebron James.

Lakers have crucial non-basketball reasons to re-sign LeBron James

Colin Keane

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May 18, 2026

May 11, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) reacts after a play against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of game four in the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Lakers must view Jalen Duren's playoff nightmare as the wake-up call it is

Maxwell Ogden

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May 18, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic

Lakers are about to send Luka Doncic's longest-running teammate packing

Tyler Watts

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May 18, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James

Bronny James only fits on Luka Doncic's Lakers after making a crucial leap

Tyler Watts

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May 18, 2026

Detroit Pistons, Jalen Duren

Lakers' Jalen Duren dreams got an added dose of reality after playoff headaches

Tyler Watts

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May 17, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic

Luka Doncic inches closer to historic feat after MVP voting

Tyler Watts

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May 17, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James.

LeBron James' free-agency uncertainty puts Lakers in favorable position

Colin Keane

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May 17, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves.

Austin Reaves has two alternatives to Lakers return that have fans on edge

Colin Keane

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May 17, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka.

Latest LeBron James evaluation is troublesome news for Rob Pelinka, Lakers

Colin Keane

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May 17, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Jarred Vanderbilt

Lakers should make painful Jarred Vanderbilt decision Luka Doncic won't like

Tyler Watts

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May 17, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) reacts after a pay against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Lakers Big Board 1.0: Top 10 prospects who can save Lakers from depth crisis

Maxwell Ogden

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May 17, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Deandre Ayton

Lakers must fix biggest Deandre Ayton problem to build a title roster around Luka Doncic

Tyler Watts

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May 17, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.

Lakers' only possible free-agent pitch to LeBron James has fans concerned

Colin Keane

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May 17, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick

Forgotten Lakers guard may already be out of time in Los Angeles

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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May 17, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James

It's the end of LeBron James' Lakers as we know them

Tyler Watts

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May 17, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia

Jake LaRavia could be done with Lakers after brutal playoff showing

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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May 17, 2026

Apr 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after he was fouled by Houston Rockets forward Jae'Sean Tate (8) in the first half of game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Lakers can turn NBA cash crunch into a massive retooling if LeBron opts to leave

Maxwell Ogden

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May 16, 2026

Jan 20, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after a play in the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Lakers’ rational LeBron strategy may be the very reason they can't re-sign him

Maxwell Ogden

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May 16, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic

Luka Doncic's absence can't cloud what the Lakers learned without him

Tyler Watts

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May 16, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward/guard Luka Doncic

Luka Doncic's second-favorite teammate all but a lock to return to Lakers next season

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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May 16, 2026

Sep 25, 2024; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka at press conference at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lakers’ frontcourt overhaul could bring Rob Pelinka back to his first draft pick

Chris Lambert

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May 16, 2026

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